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A photograph of indigenous people crossing a stream, which is typical scene in this part of Africa. They never or at least seldom use bridges to cross water. While crossing the water, they usually wash, drink and fill water jars.

A photograph of a group of indigenous people standing outside of the train. There are also cattle grazing on the grass.

A photograph of a large group of indigenous people standing at side of the train. [Shantz travel journal, Jan. 11, 1920]

A photograph of indigenous people at the market. There is a line of indigenous women standing up against the fence, looking to sell. Behind them are several piles of cassava and two young indigenous boys standing and facing the camera.

Shows the everyday dress of these Meru indigenous people [side view]. They are fine boys, dressed just as they go about. Each dressed with beads on arms, brass and copper rings on neck and ears - monkey skins and brass around the ankles. [Shantz…

A photograph of Governor Mazoratti, Rickman, and Chief Ararawe looking on at the dancers.

A photograph of an indigenous person placing an arrow onto a bow, making a prayer.

A photograph of the son of Ararawe, Kikovio and his nephew, Danvya.

A photograph looking out over a crowd of indigenous people from the office of the Chef de Poste.

A phtoograph of a group of Watusi with Rene Verstappen watching them.

A photograph of three indigenous people, one man and two women, his wife and his wife's friend, standing in a line. The man is in military uniform, typical of Congo army while the women are in customary dress.

A photograph of three indigenous people, one man and two women, his wife and his wife's friend, standing in a line. The man is in military uniform, typical of Congo army while the women are in customary dress.

A close up photograph of a group of indigenous people. Most of them are topless with a cloth wrapped around their waists.

A photograph of indigenous boys milking the cows in an open area. One of the boys has a jar that he is using to collect the milk.

A photograph of three indigenous men, showing the type of face decoration used by the older men.

A photograph of several indigenous men moving cable and other materials used in making the descent into the gorge.

Shows men dancing with women looking on at the right - banana leaf men in fore. The body of the dancer is white clay to the waist and this decorated by being scraped off. Ostrich plumes fitted under the nose and leading back over the head, white &…

A photograph of a view of the market, showing large bags of cassava meal with a group of indigenous people and buildnigs in the background.

A photograph of a Warundi native wearing bark cloth while holding a corn knife, showing methods of harvesting corn.

A photograph of an indigeous man using a 6 foot long bow to shoot an arrow while other indigenous people watch on the side.